100+ releases across Shifted Music & Downshift labels

Sound Like The Records You Love

Advanced mixing and mastering coaching from Grammy-nominated producer Jay-J. Get professional sound from your own studio.

83+
Coaching Sessions
22+
Students
10+
Years Teaching

What You'll Learn

Master the techniques that separate amateur mixes from professional releases.

EQ & Frequency Management

Learn to carve space for every element, eliminate mud, and achieve clarity across the full frequency spectrum.

Compression Techniques

Parallel compression, multiband dynamics, sidechain routing. Control your dynamics with intention, not guesswork.

Gain Staging & Headroom

Set proper levels from the start. Understand headroom, signal flow, and why gain staging is the foundation of a clean mix.

Mix Translation

Make your mix sound great everywhere. Car test methodology, mono compatibility, and checking across multiple systems.

Mastering Techniques

Professional mastering chain setup, loudness standards, limiting strategies, and preparing tracks for distribution.

Arrangement & Structure

Build tracks that move the dancefloor. Arrangement decisions that serve the mix and keep energy flowing.

How It Works

A straightforward path from where you are to where you want to be.

1

Book a Quick Chat

It's free — we can touch base on business, production, or whatever's on your mind.

2

Personalized Sessions

1-on-1 sessions via Zoom, working on YOUR tracks. No cookie-cutter curriculum. Every session is tailored to your needs.

3

Level Up

You'll get recordings and notes from every session to review at your own pace. Watch your mixes improve week over week.

Works with any DAW — Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and more

What Students Say

"
I learned more in one session than months of YouTube tutorials. Jay-J explains things in a way that actually makes sense.
Ella R.
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His classes are actually a game changer for me.
Eddy
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The amount of knowledge I received has been immeasurable.
Mark B.
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Jay-J's high caliber studio experience and knowledge is impressive.
Miguel Migs
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Had a tremendous impact on my production from start to finish.
Aris
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He absolutely opened my mind.
Jan

Invest in Your Sound

Coaching, consulting, and professional mastering services.

Mastering Services

$80 / song

Professional two-track mastering for release-ready sound.

  • Two-track mastering: $80/song
  • Stem mastering (up to 5 stems): $100
  • Additional stems: $20 each
  • Revision included
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Office Hours

Group Sessions

Collaborative learning in a small group setting. Ask questions, watch live mix critiques, and learn from other producers.

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Meet Jay-J

Grammy-nominated producer with decades of experience behind the console. Jay-J's remix of Jill Scott's "He Loves Me" earned a Grammy nomination in 2003, and he hasn't slowed down since.

As the founder of Shifted Music and Downshift record labels, Jay-J has released over 100 records and traveled the world as a DJ. Based in Miami, he brings that same energy and precision to every coaching session.

With over 10 years of teaching experience, Jay-J has a proven ability to break down complex studio techniques into clear, actionable steps that producers at any level can apply immediately.

  • Grammy-nominated producer (Jill Scott "He Loves Me" remix, 2003)
  • Founder of Shifted Music and Downshift record labels
  • 100+ releases and counting
  • World-traveling DJ with decades of live performance
  • 10+ years teaching mixing, mastering, and production
  • Based in Miami, FL

Shifted Music

Deep house, soulful grooves, and quality electronic music since the late '90s.

Shifted Music Downshift 100+ Releases

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Pick a time that works for you. We'll hop on Zoom and discuss how to take your mixes to the next level.

Or schedule directly at cal.com/jay-j-shifted-music/mentorship